Snorkel S3246E - Manual (Page 18)

Transporting the Machine
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Driving
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Do not drive on ramps that exceed 25 percent
grade, or where conditions of the ramp could cause
driving to be hazardous.
Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on
ramps that exceed the gradeability specification for the
machine. Refer to “Specifications” pages 20-21. A winch
may also be used when poor traction, uneven surfaces,
or stepped ramp transitions make driving hazardous.
Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle if a
winch is not available and the ramp incline is within the
grade capability of the aerial platform.
Use the following procedure to drive the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Position the transport vehicle so the aerial platform
will not roll forward after it is loaded.
2. Chock the vehicle wheels so it cannot roll away from
the ramp while the aerial platform is loaded.
3. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
Caution
The extension deck is free to move when the pin is
removed. Make certain the pin is in place when the
deck is extended in the working position and when
it is stowed.
4. Retract the platform extension deck and ensure the
pin is in place. Fully lower the platform.
5. Drive the aerial platform to the foot of the loading
ramp with the front wheels nearest the ramp. Make
sure the aerial platform is centered with the ramps
and that the steering wheels are straight.
6. Place the drive range switch in low (turtle) for climbing
or descending a ramp.
7. Drive the aerial platform on or off the transport vehicle
in a straight line through the grade transitions with
minimal turning.
Hoisting
Use a four point sling arrangement attached to the lifting
lugs when hoisting the aerial platform. Machine damage
can occur if the sling is attached anywhere else.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when the aerial
platform is lifted using improper equipment and/or
lifting techniques. Death or serious injury could result
from such accidents. Use proper equipment and lifting
techniques when lifting the aerial platform.
Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capacity
of the lifting devices before hoisting.
Lifting devices include the hoist or crane, chains,
straps, cables, hooks, sheaves, shackles, slings, and
other hardware used to support the machine.
The empty vehicle weight is stamped on the serial num-
ber placard and is listed in the machine specifications.
The user assumes all responsibility for:
Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform.
Making sure all manufacturer’s instructions and warn-
ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer
and/or any state or federal law are followed.
Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle:
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Inspect the front lifting lugs and the rear lifting lugs
to make sure they are free of cracks and are in good
condition. There are two lugs on the rear of the chas-
sis and two on the front. Have any damage repaired
by a qualified service technician before attempting
to hoist the machine.
3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
4. Connect the chains or straps to the lifting lugs using
bolted shackles. Hooks that fit properly in the lugs
and that have latching mechanisms to prevent them
from falling out under a slack line condition may also
be used.
Do not run the sling cable through the lifting lugs.
Cable damage and/or failure can result from the
cable contacting the sharp corners of the lug.
There is no effective way of putting a corner
protector in the hole of the lug.
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